Sharks Return to South Africa, and So Do the Shark Spotters
After Two Fatal Attacks, Shark Spotters Are Back in Action
How to Live with Sharks Is a Lesson South Africa Has Learned
The great white sharks are back in South Africa, and so are the shark spotters. After two fatal attacks in Plettenberg Bay, the shark spotters were called in to help keep swimmers and surfers safe. South Africa is home to several of the deadliest species of sharks, and ranks 2nd in total shark attacks worldwide.
Shark spotters use binoculars to scan the water for sharks. When they see a shark, they sound a siren to warn swimmers and surfers. The shark spotters also work with local authorities to track the sharks and close beaches if necessary.
The shark spotters have been credited with saving lives. In 2017, they spotted a great white shark that was about to attack a surfer. The surfer was able to get out of the water safely.
The shark spotters are an important part of the community in Plettenberg Bay. They help to keep swimmers and surfers safe, and they also provide valuable information about the sharks that live in the area.
Living with sharks is a lesson that South Africa has learned. The shark spotters are a reminder that sharks are a part of the natural world, and that we need to learn to live with them.
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